Overview

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Title: Buyer FLSA Classification: Exempt Reports To: Director of Purchasing Date: 9/8/2026JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective:The Buyer is responsible for procuring components and finished import goods from an established global and domestic supply chain. The role supports continuity of supply by accurately executing purchasing activities, monitoring requirements and delivery performance, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.The Buyer works closely with the Director of Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other internal teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support production and customer requirements. The position focuses on purchase order management, supplier communication, delivery follow-up, data accuracy, and timely resolution of routine supply issues. Attention to detail, strong planning and analytical skills, a sense of urgency, and a strong work ethic are essential to success.Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Create, review, and maintain purchase orders for components and finished import goods from approved domestic and global suppliers.Review planning signals, forecasts, inventory levels, open orders, lead times, and production requirements to determine purchasing priorities.Communicate order requirements, changes, confirmations, and delivery expectations to suppliers in a timely and accurate manner.Monitor open purchase orders, follow up on past-due or at-risk deliveries, and escalate significant supply concerns to the Director of Purchasing.Coordinate with Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Receiving, and Accounts Payable to resolve routine shortages, delivery discrepancies, quality issues, and invoice variances.Maintain accurate purchasing data, including pricing, lead times, order quantities, supplier acknowledgments, and expected delivery dates.Support inventory objectives by identifying potential excess, obsolete, or shortage conditions and recommending appropriate actions.Provide timely purchasing status updates, analyses, and reports as requested.Characteristic Duties:Build effective working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams through clear, professional communication.Organize and prioritize multiple purchasing activities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.Use sound judgment and a sense of urgency to address supply issues and communicate risks promptly.Perform other duties as assigned.Competencies:Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracyStrong planning, prioritization, and organizational skillsAnalytical and problem-solving abilityClear written and verbal communicationSense of urgency and dependable follow-throughStrong work ethic and ability to work independently and collaboratively Supervisory Responsibility:No.Work Environment:This job operates in a professional office setting within a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as telephones, computers, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers and noise from manufacturing equipment). This list is not all inclusive. Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard. The employee may be required to lift/move up to 50 pounds.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flexibility may be required to communicate with global suppliers across different time zones or to address urgent supply issues. Travel:Up to 10%, as needed.Required Education and Experience:Associate degree in supply chain, procurement, business, or a related field